Description
This no-bake strawberry shortcake dessert is a quick and easy summer treat featuring layers of whipped cream, golden cookies, and fresh strawberries. It’s the perfect no-oven recipe for potlucks, family dinners, or backyard BBQs. Try this no-bake strawberry dessert with cream cheese and Cool Whip for a refreshing and creamy twist on the classic!
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh strawberries
1 package golden sandwich cookies
1 tub whipped topping (8 oz, like Cool Whip)
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Toss with a bit of sugar and set aside.
2. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
3. Fold in the whipped topping gently until combined and fluffy.
4. In a 9×13 inch dish, layer cookies on the bottom.
5. Spread half the cream mixture over the cookies.
6. Add a layer of strawberries.
7. Repeat layers ending with strawberries on top.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
This dessert is best served chilled.
Letting it sit overnight helps the cookies soften into a cake-like texture.
You can substitute strawberries with mixed berries or peaches for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg